Athletic Trainer; Traditional AT , nights and weekends

Athletic Trainer (Traditional AT hours, nights and weekends expected)

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Description

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Job:
Athletic Trainer

Hours:

Traditional AT hours, nights and weekends expected

Location:

Coatesville School District

Department: LGHP Sports Med at Kissel Hill

Athletic Trainers (ATs) work under the supervision of a physician to provide injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, while demonstrating professional and organizational skills to promote the health and well-being of the patients they serve. They may work in the clinic or outreach setting at the highest level of their licensure and conduct themselves in accordance with the professional standards set forth by the BOC and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians.

• Graduate of CAATE approved Athletic Training Program
• Master’s Degree required; unless employee graduated prior to 2022
• BOC Certified
• Maintains valid PA State Athletic Training license
• Maintains CPR Healthcare/BLS certification
• Maintains CEU requirements to stay in compliance with BOC requirements
• Maintains valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with peers and leaders within the practice, health system, and community

• One (1) year of experience in traditional setting
• Clinical experience in outpatient office

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Ensure that athletic training services are accessible, cost-effective, and high-quality while in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Perform physical examinations on patients using objective measures and develop treatment goals based on evaluation; collaborate with the Sports Medicine team to determine the best plan of care
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient records; monitor and evaluate response to intervention and modify treatment plan with physician approval; follow billing and reimbursement procedures
• Provide athletic training coverage to summer physicals, wrestling and soccer tournaments and may cover other events to promote the program
• Place orders (XR, PT, US, etc.) under the direction of supervising physician
• Administer pre- and post-injury neurocognitive concussion examinations
• Maintain accurate employee timecard records and appropriate work schedule
• Maintain compliance with required Knowledge Link modules and annual clinical competencies
• Attend and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings

Clinic-specific responsibilities (may vary by position):

• Pre-visit planning; review medical records and ensure orders are placed/completed prior to patient visit
• Perform physical examinations and present findings to provider concisely
• Assist with Diagnostic or Procedural Ultrasound and injections/procedures as needed
• Develop prescriptive home exercise programs for patients
• Provide bracing, splinting, casting, and DME fitting and instruction
• Assist with administrative tasks and manage in-basket and patient phone calls
• Assist in sterile procedural environments

Outreach-specific responsibilities (may vary by position):

• Provide immediate/urgent care for sports-related injuries; diagnose and develop rehabilitation plans
• Coordinate on-site school physicals and manage equipment inventory
• Collaborate with athletic director on budget; ensure safe, high-quality…